Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
rhodotrichum
ID:
1417544

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Schlumpb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae Syst. Init. 28: 29. 2012.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001430009

Common Names

  • Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum
  • Red-haired Acanthocalycium
  • Red-haired Acanthocereus

Searching for Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum (also called Red-haired Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Argentina. It is a shrubby plant with short, cylindrical stems and yellow flowers. It is often grown as an ornamental plant and prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Uses & Benefits

Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum sub. rhodotrichum
Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum sub. chacoanum (Schütz) Schlumpb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of small, pointed leaves.

Searching for Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum

Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum?

Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum

What is the common name of Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum?

Red-haired Acanthocalycium

What is the natural habitat of Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum?

Arid regions of Argentina and Bolivia

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Boris O. Schlumpberger (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schlumpb.' in the authors string.